JOB DESCRIPTION

A Little Bit about Kwalee….

Kwalee is one of the world’s leading multiplatform game developers and publishers, with well over 1 billion downloads worldwide for mobile hits such as Draw It, Teacher Simulator, Let’s Be Cops 3D, Airport Security and Makeover Studio 3D. We also have a growing PC and Console team of incredible pedigree that is on the hunt for great new titles to join Scathe, Die by the Blade, Robobeat, Space Chef and Wildmender.

What’s In It For You?

Flexible working hours - we trust you to choose how and when you work best

Company bonus scheme - we win, you win 

Private medical cover - delivered through BUPA

Life Assurance - for long term peace of mind

On site gym - take care of yourself

Relocation support - available

Quarterly Team Building days - we’ve done Paintballing, Go Karting & even Robot Wars

Pitch and make your own games on Creative Wednesdays! 

Are You Up To The Challenge?

As our General Manager you’ll provide general leadership and senior management oversight for all Kwalee business activities carried out from the offices in Bangalore. You’ll champion Kwalee values, strategic intentions, goals and objectives across all disciplines, supporting departmental leaders in the attainment of high quality work output.

Your Team Mates

You will work closely with senior leaders in all departments to help facilitate the smooth running of the studio and help create brilliant and highly successful computer games. 

What Does The Job Actually Involve?

Collaborate with departmental leaders, understanding business objectives, targets, and deliverables.

Provide local “on the ground” support, guidance and management oversight across all functions, maintaining the highest standards and promoting an excellent work ethic across the workforce in India.

Support line management activities for remote departmental leaders as needed, working as part of a matrix management structure. Champion company policies, and procedures at all times.

 Manage all aspects of the facility in Bangalore, ensuring the office is secure and maintained as a great place to work. Ensure the facility is maintained and manage health and safety risks. Liaise with the landlord and contractors as needed. 

Manage the local facility budget. Provide management oversight for local overhead expenditure.

Collaborate with technology and other business leaders to define and maintain a business continuity plan.

Provide regular input and insight to the Kwalee leadership team, keeping them informed about matters relating to business operations in Bangalore.

 Provide input to budget planning activities.

Provide support in the onboarding of new employees, succession planning initiatives, and other initiatives launched by Human Resources.

Maintain awareness of developments in the field of game design and game publishing.

Provide an extra pair of hands at management level, as needed

Your Hard Skills

Experience as a General Manager of a large office in a technology or related industry. 

Experience working within non-native companies, e.g UK, EU,US based. 

Experience working with senior leadership teams to guide, develop and lead a business. 

A positive, “can-do” attitude and great time and task management skills

Budget responsibility experience

Expert in business operations and able to develop, advise and implement new operational procedures

Your Soft Skills

Kwalee has grown fast in recent years but we’re very much a family of colleagues. We welcome people of all ages, races, colours, beliefs, sexual orientations, genders and circumstances, and all we ask is that you collaborate, work hard, ask questions and have fun with your team and colleagues. 

We don’t like egos or arrogance and we love playing games and celebrating success together. If that sounds like you, then please apply.